AIC Cure International Hospital

Daniel is a six-year-old Grade 1 pupil from Kenya. “I would love to become a doctor and give people injections when I grow up,” he says. His mother is a single mother who works as a housemaid to provide for her family. She has two children who stay with their grandmother while she works to support them. Daniel has a misalignment of both feet. He was born with bowed legs, which became more noticeable when he started walking at age two. His family hoped the condition would correct itself, but as he grew, his legs continued to bow. They sought treatment at several hospitals, where he underwent a month of casting and wore braces, but there was little improvement. “We have tried many hospitals to see if we could find a cure, but that has not happened,” his grandmother explains. After visiting another local hospital, they were referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. “We felt happy to learn about CURE. We believe all shall be well,” she says. Daniel sometimes experiences pain and gets tired when walking to school. His grandmother occasionally carries him on her back, while he takes breaks to rest along the way. Some children laugh at him when he plays, but others encourage him, saying, “One day God will heal you, and you will wake up with your legs okay.” Despite these challenges, Daniel loves playing soccer and supports Arsenal. “When I am healed, I would like to kick the ball comfortably and play soccer,” he says. Daniel is scheduled to undergo this surgery on September 30th to correct this condition and improve her quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Daniel's procedure and care. Daniel's grandmother shared, "I am looking forward to seeing my grandson walking like other children."

Wisdom is a student from Kenya. He was born as a twin, together with his sister. His mother is a housewife, while his father is a small-scale farmer. For the family, getting specialized medical care has not been easy. Wisdom has a misalignment of his legs. He always complains of pain when he walks or plays. He is now scheduled to undergo bilateral eight-plate surgery to help correct the position of both legs. The planned treatment gives Wisdom and his family hope. With successful treatment and follow-up care, he may be able to walk more comfortably, play with his friends, and continue with his education with fewer challenges. Wisdom is scheduled to undergo this surgery on October 21st to correct this condition and improve his quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Wisdom's procedure and care. "I look forward to the day when my son can walk comfortably, play with his friends without pain, and continue with his education like other children," Wisdom's mother shared.

Evalyne is a student from Kenya. She is the third-born in a family of three children. Her parents work as small-scale farmers. Despite the challenges she faces, Evalyne has big dreams for her future. She hopes to become a doctor so that she can help children and families who cannot easily access medical care. Evalyne has a misalignment of her right leg. When she was two years old, her parents noticed that her legs were beginning to bend. They initially hoped the condition would improve on its own. With time, her left leg straightened, but the condition in her right leg continued to worsen. This affected her ability to perform daily tasks. Evalyne is scheduled to undergo surgery on October 21st to correct the psoition of her leg and improve her quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Evalyne's procedure and care. "As a father, I will have peace of mind knowing that my daughter has received the treatment she needs. Her condition has been a constant worry for me, and I will be very grateful to see her walk comfortably and play like other children," said Evalyne’s father.

Dorcas is a 15-year-old girl from Kenya. Her parents are small-scale farmers. She stays home to help her older sister care for their younger siblings. Dorcas has a misalignment of her left leg. She struggles to bend her left knee, which remains straight, and she drags her foot when walking. She also experiences a feeling of instability when moving around. The injury has affected her ability to walk normally and carry out daily activities. Dorcas is scheduled to undergo a quadricepsplasty surgery to help improve the movement of her knee and correct its position. The treatment will be impactful because she will be able to walk and carry out daily activities comfortably. Dorcas is scheduled to undergo this surgery on October 26th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Dorcas's procedure and care. Dorcas shared, "I look forward to walking well again, returning to school, and living a normal life like other children."

Caren is a cheerful and determined 13-year-old girl from Kenya. She finds joy in singing, praying, and acting, both at school and in church. She is the second-born child in her family and, despite the challenges she has faced from a young age, she continues to hold on to her dreams and aspirations for the future. Born with a physical condition, she has faced significant challenges with mobility. She frequently falls while walking, experiences pain when trying to move and cannot walk long distances without difficulty. Caren presently lives with her aunt, who is her sole care-giver. Caren has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Caren traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on October 27th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Caren's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will have improved mobility and stability, allowing her to walk to school more comfortably, like other children. Caren's aunt says: "My greatest joy will be to see Caren walking comfortably and confidently, just like other children her age. I long for the day when she can move around freely, play with her friends, participate fully in school and church activities, and pursue her dream of becoming a nurse without the limitations she faces today."

Calvin is a two-year-old boy from Kenya. He was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and bilateral syndromic clubfeet, conditions that affect joint movement and the positioning of his feet. When Calvin’s condition became apparent, his father left. They now live with Calvin's maternal grandparents. At two years old, Calvin is unable to stand or walk independently. He is scheduled to undergo left hip surgery, which aims to improve his foot positioning, mobility, and ability to stand. Physicians at our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, determined that Calvin should undergo hip reduction surgery. A hip reduction procedure involves repositioning the head of the femur back into the original position within the pelvis. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on October 27th and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Calvin's quality of life. Calvin's mother shared, “I am praying to God to heal Calvin so that he can stand, walk, and eventually live an independent life like other children. I hope that through treatment, he will have a brighter future.”

Joyline is a six-year-old girl from Kenya. She is in the first grade and has big dreams for her future. She aspires to become a doctor so that she can help needy children in her community. She is the youngest child in a family of four children. Joyline was born with a medical condition known as developmental coxa vara, a condition affecting the angle of the hip bone that has affected her ability to walk. Her walking difficulties have exposed her to teasing from her peers, affecting her confidence and making her long for the chance to walk like other children. Joyline's father learned about our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, and sought treatment for his daughter. Doctors determined that Joyline should undergo hip reduction surgery, which will reposition the head of the femur back into the original position within the pelvis. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on October 28th and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Joyline's quality of life. “I am looking forward to seeing my daughter get better and continue with her education just like other children,” Joyline’s father told us.

Naserian is a quiet 13-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the firstborn in her family of four children. Both her parents are small-scale farmers who depend on farming and keeping livestock to support their family. Naserian lives at home with her parents and helps take care of their cattle. Naserian has a misalignment of her legs. Her knees turn inward and knock against each other. Over time, the condition has worsened, making it difficult for her to walk normally. Worried about her condition, Naserian travelled for a medical assessment. After examining her, the medical team diagnosed her with a condition called genu valgum, commonly known as knock knees. Naserian is scheduled to undergo surgery on October 28th with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. The treatment will be impactful for her because she will be able to stand upright and walk with better leg alignment, making it easier for her to carry out her daily activities and enjoy life like other children her age. The cost of this procedure and additional care is $1,224. Naserian’s older brother shares, “I travelled a long distance with my sister to seek medical treatment so that she can recover, walk better, and continue with her normal life like other children.”

Akai is a four-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the third-born in a family of four children. Akai experiences misalignment of her legs, and due to financial challenges, she has not been able to receive treatment for her condition before. Akai's condition was not noticeable until she began walking. Her mother noticed her legs were bowed, which made it difficult for her to run and play comfortably, and has led to isolation from her peers. Her guardian shared that Akai is supposed to start school soon, but due to the stigmatization she has been facing, it might be difficult for her to do so until she receives treatment. Fortunately, Akai was able to connect with our medical partner's hospital for review and treatment. On May 21st, she will undergo surgery to correct her condition and improve her quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Akai's procedure and care. Akai's guardian said, "We will be grateful to see her walking like other children."

Robin is a 14-year-old boy from Kenya. “I wish to become a doctor in the future so that I can help children with physical conditions, just like the doctors at CURE have helped me.” Robin shared. He is currently in Grade 7, and the second and last-born child in a family whose parents are small-scale farmers. Robin has a misalignment of his legs, a condition that has affected his life from an early age. His journey with CURE began in 2017, and since then, he has undergone multiple surgeries to correct the condition and improve his mobility. Despite the many challenges he has faced, Robin remains hopeful, resilient, and determined to achieve his dream. His own experience has inspired him to pursue a career in medicine so that he can one day help other children facing similar challenges. Robin is currently admitted at the hospital, where he is schedule to undergo another surgery on September 1st, as a step towards improved mobility and a better quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Robin's procedure and care. “I look forward to having my legs corrected, and being able to walk like other children,” Robin said.

Trizah is a playful seven-year-old girl from Kenya, who loves reading books. She is the second-born child in a family of two children. Accompanied to hospital by her mother, the two traveled four hours to seek care at AIC CURE Hospital. “I look forward to seeing my daughter’s legs corrected, so that she can walk and play freely like other children,” her mother shared. Trizah's mother is a single parent who works at a cereal shop to provide for her family. Trizah was diagnosed with Blount's disease, a developmental growth disorder of the shin bone that causes a severe, progressive bowlegged appearance in children. Her mother began seeking medical help when Trizah was just one week old and continued taking her to clinic appointments until she was nine months old. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the clinic visits stopped. As Trizah continued to grow, her condition gradually worsened. In 2024, her mother heard about a mobile clinic near their home for children with physical challenges and brought her there. At the clinic, Trizah was assessed and scheduled for surgery. The treatment will have a significant impact on her life by straightening her legs to improve her mobility. It will also boost her confidence and self-esteem, allowing her to participate more freely in activities with other children. For Trizah's mother, seeing her daughter walk, play, and grow with greater confidence will be a dream come true. Trizah is scheduled to undergo this surgery on September 1st. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Trizah's procedure and care. Her mother shared, “I pray that my daughter will get better, and be able to walk like other children."

Dan is a jovial young boy from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He and his family currently live in Burundi. Dan dreams of becoming a mechanic, inspired by his grandfather, who is also a mechanic. Dan has a misalignment of his legs. He has diplegic cerebral palsy. A condition that has significantly affected his mobility and made it difficult for him to walk like other children. His greatest desire is to improve his walking, continue with his education, and one day pursue his dream of becoming a mechanic. For Dan’s mother, seeing her son improve has always been her greatest wish. A housewife who fled Congo with her family because of war, she has faced many challenges in her journey to secure a better future for her child. Despite these difficulties, she has remained hopeful and determined to find the treatment her son needs. Dan's family was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. Dan and his mother travelled more than 1,341 kilometres from Burundi to seek treatment. Dan is scheduled to undergo surgery on September 2nd to correct this condition and improve his quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Dan's procedure and care. “Sometimes, my friends laugh at me when they see me struggle to walk. It makes me sad, but deep inside, I still hold on to hope. I believe that one day I will rise, walk like them, play football, and live a normal life,” Dan shared.